Martha Coakley to warn students about deceptive practices

NEW BEDFORD — Attorney General Martha Coakley will present a program aimed at helping students make good choices for post-secondary education and career training Tuesday at BCC's New Bedford campus.

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NEW BEDFORD — Attorney General Martha Coakley will present a program aimed at helping students make good choices for post-secondary education and career training Tuesday at BCC's New Bedford campus.

The program — Eliminating Deceptive Education Business Tactics (DEBT) — takes place from 2:15-3:30 p.m at Bristol Community College's 800 Purchase St. campus, second floor.

A news release from Coakley's office notes that in recent years, the cost of education and need for financial aid has increased significantly. Total student loan debt now exceeds $1 trillion, representing more than all credit card debt combined. "Unfortunately, some well-financed companies operating as schools have engaged in unfair and deceptive practices in an effort to maximize their profits at the expense of students and taxpayers," the release said.

For more information, contact Marcelina Pina-Christian (Department of Community Services, City of New Bedford) at marcelina.pina-christian@newbedford-ma.gov

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